The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Somerset Council, 2026
57 appeals decided in 2026, 35% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed23 October 2026· minor6009164Land off Wild Oak Lane, Trull, Taunton, TA1 4QT
the erection of 2 self build dwellings with access, footpaths, landscaping and ecological enhancements
- Dismissed22 October 2026· major6003449Land Between North Road & Harvest Lane, Charlton Horethorne, DT9 4NS
a hybrid application for a mixed-use development, seeking full planning permission for 28 dwellings, 665m2 of commercial use (Class E), public open space, allotments, drainage, landscape and ancillary works and outline permission with all matters reserved bar access for an additional 3 self/custom-build dwellings
- Dismissed21 October 2026· householder60037281 Church Farm Cottages, Church Road, Minehead, TA24 5JR
resurfacing of part of front garden with stone paving and erection of
- Allowed15 October 2026· major6003863Land at Crane Cottages, Cooks Lane, Cranmore, BA4 4QJ
for outline planning permission with some matters reserved for 25no. dwellinghouses, community shop, parking, servicing and landscaping with details of access
- Dismissed14 October 2026· householder60120274 High Green, Easton, Wells, BA5 1EG
first floor extension including rear dormer, ground floor rear extension and garage conversion
- Dismissed13 October 20266007760The Stables, Ashford Old Farm, Isle Abbots Road, Ilton, TA19 9ED
Change of Use of land to a Travellers caravan site consisting of 3 No. pitches each containing 1No mobile home, 1No touring caravan, 1No utility dayroom and associated works (partly retrospective)
- Dismissed9 October 20266008592Glenthorne House, 38 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EQ
the erection of a frontage wall and railings, including piers, formation of hardstanding between the wall and Glenthorne House’s façade and removal of a Magnolia Tree subject to a Tree Protection order
- Allowed1 October 2026· householder6013951Orchard View, West Buckland, Wellington, TA21 9JZ
erection of a two-storey & single-storey extension to the rear (west) and associated works
- Dismissed30 September 2026· householder6014929Pennys, Blackwater Road, Buckland St Mary, TA20 3LD
restoration and enhancement of the original cottage, revised two- storey side extension, external material alterations across the site
- Dismissed24 September 2026· minor6012293South Barn, Elworthy Farm, Elworthy Farm Road, Greenham, Wellington, TA21 0JP
- Allowed24 September 2026· minor600855341 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LP
- Dismissed23 September 2026· householder601304245 Brightstowe Road, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 2HP
Raise roof of garage to create new room for home office use
- Allowed21 September 2026· advert6011544Crossroads Service Station, Upper New Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3DA
Erection of 1 No. internally-illuminated freestanding digital advertisement display
- Dismissed21 September 2026· minor6010649Ashton Farm, Ashton, Wedmore, BS28 4QE
Change of use of agricultural buildings to 7 dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) and associated building operations
- Dismissed21 September 2026· minor6010393Mulberry House, Middle Street, East Lambrook, TA13 5HH
one single storey custom build dwelling, new tree and hedgerow planting, and an upgrade to the existing foul water system
- Allowed21 September 2026· minor6009739Priors Court Farm, Rudge Lane, Beckington, Frome, BA11 6TS
Change of use of agricultural buildings to 6 no. dwellinghouses (C3)
- Allowed21 September 2026· minor6008548Land at Polden View, Maunsel Road, North Newton, TA7 0BS
Outline planning permission for the development of 2 dwelling houses with access thereto
- Allowed21 September 20266008318Mollens Farm, Edgarley Road, Glastonbury, BA68LB
Erection of class E commercial units comprising light industrial, offices, drink and food outlet and recreation
- Dismissed18 September 2026· minor6010616Land at Vale View, West Bagborough, Taunton, TA4 3EW
Erection of four dwellings, garages and associated works
- Dismissed18 September 2026· minor6010090Idson Farm, Idson Lane, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TR
Siting of 1 No. caravan for occupation as temporary HPC worker accommodation (retention of works already undertaken)
- Allowed10 September 2026· minor6012154Broom Farm Dene Road, Dene Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TA4 3LX
Change of use from an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (class C3) with reasonably necessary building operations including new floor, first floor, gable-end wall infill, and front elevation infill
- Allowed10 September 2026· minor6007678West Barn, Cobhay Farm, Milverton Road, Wiveliscombe, TA4 1NN
Conversion of agricultural building to a dwelling under Class Q
- Allowed21 August 2026· advert6009865Land Outside 80 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LT
installation of 1 no. new communications kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display
- Allowed21 August 20266009864Land Outside 80 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LT
installation of 1 no. new communications kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display
- Dismissed14 August 20266010049Land at: 361978 142529 / 361730 142563 (Both Valid), Land to East From Compton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QY
creation of a field access (retrospective)
- Dismissed13 August 2026· minor6009369Land To The West Of, Batch Road, Puriton, Bridgwater, TA7 8BY
Change of use of land to a traveller site including ancillary hardstanding
- Allowed11 August 2026· householder600858039 Howard Road, Wellington, Wellington, TA21 8RU
front porch and rear single storey extension
- Allowed5 August 2026· minor600960927 and 29 Lyde Road, Yeovil, BA21 5AT
change of use from two dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to two small houses in multiple occupation (Use Class C4), including the erection of single -storey and dormer window extensions and the provision of refuse/recycling and bicycle storage to the rear of both properties
- Dismissed29 July 20266005742Land at Edware, Wick Lane, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1TL
vehicle parking for Hinkley Point C workers
- Dismissed27 July 20266007347Beech Tree Farm, Badgworth Lane, Weare, BS26 2QU
the change of use of existing hard standing area to form an airport parking area for 15 spaces and 4 x spaces including provision of an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point for existing dwelling
- Dismissed27 July 20266006044Homefield, Little Ireland Road, Wedmore, BS28 4BJ
change of use from C3 to C2 (Children's Home)
- Dismissed24 July 20266008862Site South Of 86 Rodden Road, Frome, BA11 2AL
demolition of 5 garages and erection of 2 no. 1-bedroom dwellings (to include allotments for future occupiers)
- Dismissed24 July 20266008795Land South of Redcliffe Street E:346673 N:153257, Cheddar, BS27 3PF
change of use of land to dog walking area
- Allowed22 July 20266007539Land Adjacent Mores Building, Bidgwater Road, Lympsham, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 0BN
change of use from single traveller family plot to parking of vehicles in connection with Aquablast Drain Services
- Dismissed17 July 2026600599320 St Thomas Street, Wells, BA5 2UX
prior approval of proposed change of use of a building from commercial (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed14 July 2026· minor6008155Land at 357885 143802 Churchill, Batch Lane, Croscombe, Shepton Mallet, BA5 3RW
outline for the erection of one dwelling on site of former cottage (part still existing)
- Dismissed13 July 2026· advert6009937Cartgate Garage, Stoke Sub Hamdon, TA14 6RA
erection of an illuminated small format advertising display
- Allowed10 July 2026· minor600411266 Bath Road, Wells, BA5 3LQ
change of use and partial demolition of existing building to form a single dwelling together with the erection of four new dwellings
- Dismissed9 July 2026· minor6009582Higher Beverton Farm, Brown Lane, Huish Champflower, Wiveliscombe, TA23 0LP
demolition of agricultural barns and erection of 4 No. dwellings and associated landscaping (to replace granted Class Q prior application ABD/06/24/001)
- Dismissed6 July 20266008085Plot 1, South Street, West Camel, BA22 7QG
erection of a garage (to serve recently approved dwelling)
- Allowed6 July 20266006687The Old Vicarage, Manor Farm Lane, Milton Clevedon, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6NS
the subdivision of existing dwelling to 2no. separate dwellinghouses, including the removal of existing septic tank and installation of new package treatment plant with associated works to provide associated curtilages and parking
- Dismissed6 July 20266005346Stathe Court Barton, Bullplace Bridge Road, Bridgwater, TA7 0JL
erection of a cabin as a holiday let
- Dismissed1 July 2026· minor6003985Monkham Down, Cow Down Road, Chard, TA20 4HW
replacement dwelling
- Dismissed29 June 2026· minor6008841Land at Knapp Lane, East Combe, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3HT
erection of new dwelling with detached garage and garden
- Dismissed29 June 20266005517Land at Tower Hill Farm, Bath Road, Beckington, BA11 6SH
permission in principle for the erection of 9 single storey dwellings including a new vehicular access
- Dismissed29 June 20266004278Land At 363473 136943 Evercreech Junction, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6NA
the change of use of the land to open storage within Class B8 with associated development comprising hard surfacing, 2.2m high perimeter fencing and two surface water drainage ponds, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2019/2006/FUL, dated 14 November 2019
- Allowed25 June 2026· minor6004221Land At Mason Lane, Montacute Yeovil Somerset, TA15 6UH
Residential development to provide No. 7 dwellings, vehicular access and associated landscaping. This
- Dismissed22 June 2026· minor60030594 Rope Walk, Coleford, Radstock, BA3 5HJ
permission in principle for 6 detached dwellings and garages
- Allowed18 June 20266007454Sparksmore Cottage, Lower Vexford to Houndhill Cross, Lower Vexford, Stogumber, TA4 3QJ
erection of an agricultural storage building
- Dismissed17 June 20266006897The Old Milking Parlour, Worth Farm, Wells Road, Wells, BA5 1LW
change of use from holiday let to residential dwelling
- Dismissed17 June 20266004927The Amulet, 7 Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ
change of use of redundant theatre to residential and retail use, with associated works
- Dismissed15 June 20266005474Lydes Farm, Frome to Radstock Road, Buckland Dinham, BA11 2RD
conversion of garage and store to 2 no holiday lets
- Dismissed15 June 2026· minor6005171Land At 363907 147136, Fosse Road, Oakhill, Shepton Mallet, BA3 5HU
six detached houses and a pair of semi-detached houses and garages
- Dismissed2 June 2026· householder6004170Lamyatt Lodge Portway Hill, Lamyatt, Bruton, BA4 6NP
the conversion of loft level to create an ensuite bedroom, including the addition of 2 no. rooflights, installation of internal staircase and alterations to roof purlins
- Dismissed2 June 2026· other6004169Lamyatt Lodge Portway Hill, Lamyatt, Bruton, BA4 6NP
the conversion of loft level to create an ensuite bedroom, including the addition of 2 no. rooflights, installation of internal staircase and alterations to roof purlins
- Dismissed1 June 2026· minor6005213Land at 361245 14313, Coombe Lane, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5UZ
outline planning permission with some matters reserved for the erection of up to 3 self-build dwellings plus associated infrastructure with details of access
- Allowed20 February 2026· other336355838 Main Road, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, TA7 0NJ
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